Trump Prefers to Punish Europe, According to Politico

U.S. President Donald Trump is now showing greater interest in criticizing and punishing European powers than in cooperating with them. According to Politico, on April 29, Trump harshly criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on social media platforms.

At the same time, he threatened to reduce the number of American troops in three European countries, which shocked the Pentagon.

Additionally, the U.S. president held a lengthy phone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, with both parties agreeing on a short-term ceasefire without consulting Ukraine.

The article notes that in the past, each of these incidents would have prompted emergency consultations in European capitals. However, now few believe that the 'sky is falling' in Europe, as in many respects, it has already collapsed. Leaders have begun to adapt to the situation, including the potential creation of a European defense union.

Trump's abrupt actions have underscored the urgent need for Europeans to seek greater independence and autonomy from Washington. Furthermore, Donald Trump has also announced plans to raise tariffs on trucks and cars imported from the EU by up to 25%.